Springfield, IL, US
20 days ago
ADDICTIONS THERAPIST
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! ADDICTIONS THERAPIST Job Locations US-IL-Springfield ID 2025-27498 Category Rehabilitation/Therapies Position Type PRN Overview

Looking for candidates with a flexible schedule that can provide coverage on Fridays and other days as needed. This position has potential to become full-time in the future. 

 

Responsible to facilitate the delivery of Addictions treatment and education services to patients of all ages. Provide education to other professionals about Substance Abuse Disorders.  Serve as experts in Evidence Based Practice for Substance Abuse Disorders. 

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s Degree in related field required, preferably with experience in a hospital milieu.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

Licensure as necessary to perform the job, such as LCSW/LCPC, required.Certified drug & alcohol counselor required within one year of hire.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Working knowledge of addictions and their multi-faceted impact. Responsibilities Respond to substance abuse consultation requests on adult psychiatric and medical patients.

 

Provide therapy services as indicated for patients on psychiatric and medical units.

 

Maintain regular communication with other staff and physicians regarding patients’ substance use issues.

 

Attend or facilitate family sessions to provide information about individual substance use issues and to coordinate dual diagnosis treatment.

 

Develop and conduct regularly scheduled psychoeducational groups regarding substance abuse for patients receiving treatment on the inpatient unit.

 

Develop and conduct as clinically indicated structured therapy groups for identified dual diagnosis patients.

 

Make recommendations to physician and team for follow-up services.

 

Provide community and professional education regarding substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues as requested and as time permits.

 

Provide training in substance abuse and dual diagnosis for other professional staff as time permits.

 

Assist, as assigned, with public relations activities, including development of referral sources.

 

Participate in quality improvement activities, as assigned.

 

Provide evidence annually of continuing education units in the profession.

 

Demonstrates knowledge of care for older adults through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions.

 

Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development in pediatric (adolescent) patients through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions.

 

Perform other duties as assigned.

 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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